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A combination of Stockinette and extra‐long slipped sts create a hat that is super stretchy and comfortable. This unique texture pairs beautifully with the Gradiance colors of Unique Sheep’s Super Wool Worsted. Viewed from the top, it reminds one of a Native American dreamcatcher with its woven spirals filtering out all bad dreams and

I grew up in Fresno, so I know intensely hot it must be to operate dye pots in those conditions. The economy in some parts of town was struggling even when I moved away for college back in the mid-80’s. I love supporting local-to-California companies, especially from my home town; and mostly I really love supporting Anzula. The story of wh...

In the movie “Vertigo” Kim Novak’s character throws herself into the bay under the bridge at Fort Point. This watchcap uses two-color garter stitch and short rows to mimic the spans of the Golden Gate Bridge at the top of the cap. Stitches are then picked up and elongated slipped stitches are used to create choppy waves around the sides. T...

This is the sample garment that I knit for the book, Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the Films of Alfred Hitchcock. In it, Barbara Bel Geddes plays the part of Midge, the gal-next-door in Vertigo. Her intelligent, comfortable way inspired this one-piece, top-down, 3/4 sleeve polo shirt. Worked in heavy fingering/ sport weight yarn, this everyday-wea...

Chintz was originally a woodblock printed, painted or stained calico produced in India. These early fabrics were extremely expensive and rare. With imported chintz becoming so popular with Europeans during the late 17th century, French and English mills grew concerned, and went as far as to declare a ban on all chintz imports. In 1720 England...

Through test-knitting a fellow designer’s pattern, I discovered German Short Rows, and found that I LOVE them. They are super simple, and have no fiddly wrap-and-turns. Stopping short in a row of knitting creates a stair-step effect that can leave unsightly gaps in your work. A German Short Row, basically, lowers the steps minimizing the g...

This cowl features a simple cable that flows down from ribbed edge to ribbed edge. Like the Tule fog of Central Calif., it is extra deep. The cable pattern is easy and quick to memorize; and it drapes your neck in comfort.

“Fern Frost” is a scarf that celebrates the hey-day of the Golden Age of Hollywood. It was a time awash with feminine glamour, beauty, and elegance. It was a time for the femme fatale, and fur. The modern knitter wishing to enjoy some vintage glam can also have that “Touch of Mink,” with this luscious beaded scarf. It features a sumptuous yarn f...

When I started teaching this garment construction at my LYS, I had to come up with an adult sized cardi that could easily be knit up in the three sessions that we allotted for class time. I came up with the Koke Garden Cardi. Koke is the Japanese word for Moss, any kind of moss. It features 3/4 sleeves, and a warm collar that acts like a scarf/c...

I found myself very distracted at church several Sundays by a friend’s cropped denim jacket. I started sketching on the back of my bulletin, and when I came home I worked up a child’s version of it, though not cropped. My good friend Anne was expecting her first girl, and I wanted to make this for her. I recreated the look of a denim...

This cowl is inspired by the Great Wave off Kanagawa woodblock print by Hokusai. It begins as a scarf (using a crochet cast-on), and is worked flat with a slipped stitch edge. Once the proper circumference is reached, it is attached on one side as you knit. The reversible wavy texture is seen when the upper corner is folded down. While a cable n...

There is no need to be daunted by tiny needles and cobweb-fine yarn when you work up this comfy shrug. The oversized kimono-style sleeves wrap you like a favorite blanket, and it knits up quickly on generous US 13 needles. It is perfect when you want a little something to cover your shoulders, or just throw in on to do yoga. This collar-less shr...

Sometimes I like to eat dessert first. That’s why this lovely, feminine cardi begins with the bottom lace edging instead of finishing with it. The botanical print of the lace panels create curves in a most flattering way; while the ¾ sleeves and superwash worsted yarn combine beauty with comfort. Following the Kirigami-style of knitting, t...

One skein of Ty-Dy makes (2) washcloths. This pattern has all the basic elements of lace on a needle size larger than usual for lace work. The “bead” is in the motif, and you knit the edging afterwards, as you go - no need to sew it on!